Review

Writing and Research

100

When an author writes a novel, what is his or her purpose for writing?

Entertain

200

Choose the intended audience for this statement: -Please send me the beakers, test tubes, and other supplies I will need to present in your class next week. A.gym teacher B.mother C.science teacher D.doctor

C. Science Teacher

300

Which choice would not be an acceptable method to publish a final draft? A.handwritten in yellow ink B.computer C.handwritten in blue ink D.handwritten in black ink

A. Handwritten in yellow ink

400

Choose the thesis statement that best describes the theme. Theme: The park is a public place A.Swinging on the swings is fun. B.Anyone can visit the city park. C.Baseball games are often played at the park. D.We had a picnic at the public park.

B. Anyone can visit the city park.

500

Choose another supporting sentence: Playing a trumpet in the band takes hard work and dedication. First, you must learn to read music. You should practice every day. After each practice session, you should clean your instrument. You will see progress soon. A.The band marches in a parade. B.Eventually, you can play a song. C.Saxophones are also in the band. D.Our band performs at school.

B. Eventually, you can play a song.

Communication and Media

100

Consider the following scenario and answer the question. Amanda has been assigned a presentation to teach Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" to her English class. Which of the following would best enhance her presentation? A.a portrait of Poe B.copies of the poem C.a picture of a raven D.a biography about Poe

B. Copies of the poem

200

A group of students is assigned a project. What is the FIRST thing that the group will need to know in order to be successful on the project? A.the roles of the members B.the length of the presentation C.the due date for the project D.the goal of the assignment

D. the goal of the assignment

300

Which one of these skills would be an active listening skill? A.looking directly at the speaker B.talking to someone else about topic of conversation C.walking around room D.getting items out of your backpack

A. Looking directly at the speaker

400

After reading a true story about Sept. 11, 2001, how should you present the material? A. Slump and stare at the floor to show you are sad. B. Stand up straight to honor the participants in the event. C. Just read the words, and don't make eye contact. D. Use a cheerful, lighthearted facial expression.

B. Stand up straight to honor the participants in the event.

500

A person's "blog" or post on a Web site in which he or she details his or her weekend hike in the mountains is most likely intended to ______________. A. describe B. inform C. entertain D. persuade

A. Describe

Language and Vocab

100

By the time the pizza arrived, the party ___________. What answer makes the statement correct? A.is ended B.will end C.has ended D.had ended

D. had ended

200

Dear Sir or Madam I am writing to express my interest in working for your company, United Business Associates. I have included my application for employment. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jennifer Adams What punctuation mark should come after the underlined part of this letter? A.colon B.semicolon C.dash D.comma

D. colon

300

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. A. Mr. Wright told our class "Please open your textbook to page 89." B. He said, "Look at the map on that page." C. John asked, "Is this the right page"? D. "Yes," answered Mr. Wright "now look at the key to the map."

B. He said, "Look at the map on that page."

400

Choose the sentence or phrase with the correct use of a colon. A. Trent loves sports: baseball is his favorite. B. Nick likes to sing: play ball, and play the piano. C. For snacks we have the following: apples, bananas, and oranges. D. He may get books: he may not.

C.For snacks we have the following: apples, bananas, and oranges.

500

Which is the correct way to spell the word that completes the sentence? The __________ fitting room was damaged when the fire broke out. A.lady's B.ladies' C.ladie's D.ladys'

B. ladies'

Info Text & Logic

100

Which statement is an opinion? A.My mom's lasagna includes ricotta cheese. B.Her lasagna takes over an hour to bake. C.They make lasagna once a week. D.My mom's lasagna is better than hers

D. My mom's lasagna is better than hers

200

Hi, I am Sean McTine, an Olympic track and field competitor. The only tennis shoes I wear when running are Winko. They make me run faster and jump farther than I could in any other tennis shoe. Go out and buy a pair of Winko tennis shoes today. The above statement is an example of which type of propaganda? A.bandwagon B.loaded terms C.testimonial D.name calling

C. Testimonial

300

Finish the analogy snow : avalanche :: water : ___________ A.ocean B.flood C.ski D.drink

B. Flood

400

Before the second winter was over, the project had failed, and the Alcotts went back to Concord. Before long, concern over finances had them moving back to Boston in 1849. Louisa began to help the family finances by sewing, teaching, and working as a hired girl. At seventeen she had dreams of becoming an actress and had already started writing. What caused the Alcott family to move back to Boston? A.The project had failed. B.They were concerned over finances. C.Louisa began working to help the family. D.Louisa had dreams of becoming an actress.

B. They were concerned over finances.

500

Many people do not want to pay taxes. They would rather keep the money for themselves. Taxes are very important for a community. They pay for schools, roads, libraries, parks, and many other projects. What is the main idea? A.Taxes are not good for everyone. B.Taxes should only be paid by those who want to pay them. C.Taxes benefit everyone in a community. D.There are not enough taxes to pay for what the community needs.

C. Taxes benefit everyone in the community

Literature

100

Jami goes to the library looking for a nonfiction book. Which of the following titles should she choose? A.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory B.Alice in Wonderland C.Abraham Lincoln: A Biography D.Jokes and Riddles for Big Laughs

C. Abraham Lincoln: A Biography

200

Choose the sentence that is written using a third person point of view. A.Several of their players have signed scholarships to play college football. B.You should know better than to send a text message while driving! C.We need to take our time on this project; we could both use a good grade. D.The red car with the black convertible top is mine.

A.Several of their players have signed scholarships to play college football.

300

Kimberly couldn't decide if she wanted to go to the prom with Jimmy or with Justin. What type of conflict can be found in the statement above? A. Person Vs Technology B. Person Vs Person C. Person Vs Self D. Person Vs Nature

C. Person Vs Self

400

Which of the following lines from the poem is the best example of personification? A."Their thoughts I cannot measure: --" B."I heard a thousand blended notes," C."If this belief from heaven be sent," D."every flower enjoys the air it breathes."

D."every flower enjoys the air it breathes."

500

What effect does rhyme have on a poem? A.rhyme reveals the theme of a poem. B.rhyme suggests the symbolism within a poem. C.rhyme creates imagery within a poem. D. rhyme develops the rhythm of a poem.

D. rhyme develops the rhythm of a poem.